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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Gilbert B Norman: [QB] Mr. Harris, this is hardly the first time someone has teed off from Grey Lady during her 160 year life. Possibly you know this fellow; Robert Cruickshank: http://www.cahsrblog.com/ To continue; Mr. Twin Star, the case you note is hardly the first time a pol has been a chameleon on passenger rail affairs (and for that matter, a host of many others). Take the case of Rep. John L. Mica (R-FL7). During the 107,108, and 109th Congress, or Pachyderm control of The House giving Mica the Chair of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, he was quite anti-Amtrak (save of course Auto Train with Sanford being in his district) complete with pulling stunts at an open hearing (CSPAN cameras rollin') regarding Food & Beverage Service of reaching into his wallet and setting some Dollar bills (gotta make sure the folks back home know they are his and not theirs) afire. With the Donkeys (something else they're known as gets "the filter' around here) running things during the 110th (Bush still "down the street") and 111th, Mr. Mica lost his Chair to Rep James Oberstar (D-MN8). Suddenly, Mica became quite "pro-Amtrak" to the extent of supporting the Corridor and Auto Train and "acknowledging' the existence of the LD's. But now with Pachyderms again running things in the 112th, and Mr. Oberstar not only losing the Chair but also losing his Seat, Mr. Mica is "back in the saddle again". Bets anyone, on the chameleon? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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